Dissertation Defense
A Qualitative Study of Black Women Superintendents: Inhibiting Factors, Enabling Factors, and Perceptions
Doctoral Candidate Name: Melissa D. Smith Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: February 7, 2024 – 10:15 AM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/7213332920 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Walter Hart Committee Members: Dr. Jimmy Watson, Dr. Scarlett Zhang, Dr. Chance Lewis Abstract: There is growing concern about the pervasive underrepresentation of qualified Black women superintendents. despite women […]
Multivariate Dickman Distribution and Its Application
Doctoral Candidate Name: Xingnan Zhang Program: Mathematics (Applied) Defense Date and Time: January 25, 2024 – 4:00 PM Defense Location: Fretwell 315 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Michael Grabchak Committee Members: Dr. Stanislav Molchanov, Dr. Issac Sonin, Dr. Jeffrey Kimble Abstract: In this dissertation, we develop multivariate Dickman distribution and explore its properties. In addition, we […]
Coloring Graphs with Intervals for Parallel Computing
Doctoral Candidate Name: Dante Durrman Program: Mathematics (Applied) Defense Date and Time: January 30, 2024 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Fretwell 315 Committee chair’s Name: Erik Saule Committee Members: Gabor Hetyei, Evan Houston, Min Shin Abstract: Graph coloring is commonly used to schedule computations on parallel systems. Given a good estimation of the computational requirement […]
Career Development and Current Work Experiences of New Licensed Counselors Working in Private Practice Settings
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jenais Y. Means Program: Counselor Education and Supervision Defense Date and Time: January 29, 2024 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: COED 108 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Sejal Parikh Foxx Committee Members: Dr. Hank Harris, Dr. Tabitha Haynes, and Dr. Jae Hoon Lim Abstract: Approximately 25% of United States mental health practitioners are […]
Multivariate Dickman distribution and its applications
Doctoral Candidate Name: Xingnan Zhang Program: Mathematics (Applied) Defense Date and Time: January 25, 2024 – 4:00 PM Defense Location: Fretwell 315 Committee chair’s Name: Michael Grabchak Committee Members: Abstract:
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF MASCULINITY ON PEER ACCOUNTABILITY IN FRATERNITIES
Doctoral Candidate Name: Shawn M. Knight Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: January 24, 2024 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: COED 259 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ryan Miller Committee Members: Dr. Mark D’Amico, Dr. James Lorello, Dr. Michael Putman Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the social construct […]
Values-based Leader Behaviors and Influence: A Conceptual Refresh and Experiment
Doctoral Candidate Name: George Stock Program: Organizational Science Defense Date and Time: January 16, 2024 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: Friday 222 Committee chair’s Name: George Banks Committee Members: Drs. Amy Canevello, Eric Heggestad, and Scott Tonidandel: Abstract: Values-based leader behavior is commonly referenced by scholars and practitioners as an effective style of leadership. Problematically, […]
Mechanical behavior of the materials
Doctoral Candidate Name: Elnaz Haddadi Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: December 11, 2023 – 3:30 PM Defense Location: DUKE-308 Committee chair’s Name: Alireza Tabarraei Committee Members: Ron Smelser, Harish Cherukuri, Tobi Ogunro Abstract: Materials science aims to explore the properties and behaviors of different materials, from metals to advanced carbon structures. This dissertation […]
Examining the Research-Practice Collaborative Model as a Framework for Bolstering Implementation Fidelity of Educational Policy Initiatives: A Case Study of the North Carolina Early Learning Inventory
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kristin M. Villanueva Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: December 14, 2023 – 10:30 AM Defense Location: CATO College of Education: Mebane Hall – Room 259 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Richard G. Lambert Committee Members: Jae Hoon Lim, Carl Westine, Drew Polly, and Heather Taylor Abstract: The expectation for educators to […]
Intraoperative Dosing of Dexamethasone In Type II Diabetics Undergoing Genitourinary Procedures
Doctoral Candidate Name: Morgan Pullium Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice Defense Date and Time: December 8, 2023 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: CHHS 131 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Woods Committee Members: Dr. Danielle Brown, Dr. Catherine Helms, Dr. Suzanne Boyd, Dr. Katie Shue-McGuffin Abstract: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to identify […]